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    Modesta (en. Modest)

    /moˈdes.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who does not seek to attract attention for their appearance or achievements.
    Despite her success, she has always been very modest.
    A pesar de su éxito, siempre ha sido muy modesta.
    Who is content with what they have without wanting more.
    She lives in a modest but cozy house.
    Vive en una casa modesta pero acogedora.
    It is said of something that is simple or unpretentious.
    The decoration of the party was very modest, but elegant.
    La decoración de la fiesta fue muy modesta, pero elegante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'modestus', meaning 'moderate' or 'humble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be modest
    Acting with humility and without pretensions.
    ser modesta
    to lead a modest life
    Living simply and without luxury.
    llevar una vida modesta

    Related Words

    modesty
    Quality of being modest.
    modestia
    modest
    It is similar to 'modesta', in masculine.
    modesto

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not come across as presumptuous.
    She is so modest that she doesn’t realize how talented she is.
    Es tan modesta que no se da cuenta de lo talentosa que es.